Alberto Viveros Killed in Anaheim Multi-Car Accident

Q: What is the role of police in investigating a fatal multi-car accident?

Police are responsible for securing the scene, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and determining the immediate cause of the crash. In this case, officers were present and witnessed the Infiniti run a red light, which will be a key part of their report.

Q: How do investigators determine fault in a crash involving a red light violation?

Investigators will use witness statements, traffic camera footage if available, physical evidence from the scene, and vehicle damage to reconstruct the crash. The fact that police officers witnessed the Infiniti running the red light provides direct evidence for determining fault.

Q: What kind of evidence is collected at the scene of a fatal car accident?

Evidence collected typically includes photographs of the vehicles and scene, measurements of skid marks and debris, witness statements, and data from vehicle event recorders. The condition of traffic signals and road markings are also documented. Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. California applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death. Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.

Alberto Viveros killed in a car accident on Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California

Two Killed in Anaheim Multi-Car Accident Caused by Reckless Driver Evading Police.

Updated April 17: The victim in Tuesday's multi-car accident has been identified as Alberto Viveros, 70.‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍

Viveros, 70, was killed in a multi-car accident in Anaheim. Two teenage girls in the vehicle's backseat also suffered injuries.

Viveros, an Anaheim resident, died in the collision early Tuesday, around 12:45 a.m., according to authorities.

Police said a 70-year-old was driving a red car through the corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue when a silver Infiniti ran a red light, causing the wreck.

Officers had encountered the Infiniti moments earlier and witnessed the collision as they tried to catch up, though they did not engage in a pursuit. Andrew Joseph Sanchez was a passenger in the Infiniti. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of the other deceased driver with expenses.

The multi-car accident that killed Viveros on Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue involved a red car and a silver Infiniti, with police witnessing the collision after the Infiniti reportedly ran a red light. National Legal Analyst Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "Time is of the essence in cases such as this, and the victim’s family must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently," Bond said.

The investigation will focus on the actions of the Infiniti's driver, particularly the report of running a red light, and the circumstances leading up to the crash. National Legal Analyst Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal. "It is vital for victims to hire an attorney when filing a personal injury claim, which allows them to negotiate with an insurance company on behalf of a client," Formica stated.

What is the role of police in investigating a fatal multi-car accident?

How do investigators determine fault in a crash involving a red light violation?

What kind of evidence is collected at the scene of a fatal car accident?

Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. California applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.

Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.